Coronation Street’s Julie Hesmondhalgh ended her 16 years in Coronation Street by walking away with the Best Serial Drama Performance gong at the National Television Awards - but not before she dragged David Neilson on stage with her.

EXCLUSIVE: The climax of Coronation Street's controversial suicide storyline, which saw Hayley Cropper kill herself in front of husband Roy, pulled in 10.6million viewers - the highest the soap has seen this year.

Twitter imploded with messages about the tragic death of Coronation Street favourite Hayley Cropper tonight, with many turning their attentions to 'poor Roy' who was forced to say goodbye to his soulmate.

EXCLUSIVE: Coronation Street were forced to bid farewell to iconic character Hayley Cropper in tonight's devastating scenes – but what will become of her devoted and distraught husband Roy? Producer Stuart Blackburn reveals all...

If you haven't got your tissues ready for Coronation Street tonight (and a bottle of whiskey, as advised by Julie Hesmondhalgh) then make it your absolute priority today, as tonight sees the conclusion of one of the most gripping, emotional and tragic storylines ever told in a soap.